Community Care and Support
Dear students,
The death of Parker Thompson represents an unfathomable loss for our community. Today, and in the days and weeks to follow, we encourage all students to seek the support and resources you need to navigate this painful time. Reach out to friends, family, loved ones, faith communities, counselors, and others you can talk with. Give yourself time and permission to grieve. If you need accommodations with assignments or midterms, the Undergraduate Deans' Office is available to work with you in contacting your instructors.
Locations across campus will be open today for those who wish to gather and connect with Counseling and other resources.
- SWS Counseling Services will have urgent same-day appointments available today and throughout the week.
- RLCs will be offering support in their respective areas. They will reach out directly with times and locations.
- The SFE house at 255 South Hill will have food and space for anyone who wants to stop by today at 3 p.m..
- The undergraduate deans will be available in CSS 210 throughout the day for support, assistance, and/or accommodations with classes.
- The CCID is offering drop-in community support from 2 p.m. onward in CSS 255.
In addition, we remind everyone of our standing resources across campus:
- The SWS Counseling Center (626-395-8331,press "2" after hours), offers free, 24/7 counseling to all students: https://wellness.caltech.edu/counseling#same-day-crisis-availability-73a847ea-tab
- CARE referrals, if you are concerned for any member of the community: https://css.caltech.edu/care-team/care-referrals
- Campus security (626-395-5000), for all urgent safety concerns.
The Undergraduate Deans' Office (626-395-6351): https://deans.caltech.edu/ - Your RLCs and RAs
- Caltech Center for Inclusion and Diversity: https://ccid.caltech.edu/
- Center for Student Success: https://css.caltech.edu/
- International Student Programs: https://international.caltech.edu/about/isp
This tragedy affects all of us in different ways and not always in the ways we expect. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed or having thoughts of suicide, please connect with any of the resources listed above. We extend our deepest condolences as we collectively mourn this tremendous loss.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Jahner
Dean of Undergraduate Studies